Now

Mark Saxon ESPN Staff Writer

John Keim ESPN Staff Writer

Redskins tight end Jordan Reed continues to practice as he deals with his shoulder injury. His status will be determined later today.

share

John Keim ESPN Staff Writer

Redskins guard Shawn Lauvao (groin) and tackle Ty Nsekhe (ankle) are not working again today. The Redskins don't need Nsekhe with Trent Williams back but Lauvao's absence would mean second-year Arie Kouandjio playing against Eagles tackle Bennie Logan, though Lauvao struggled vs. him in their first meeting.

share

Marty Smith ESPN

"My biggest concern was, 'Is this it?' After five weeks I couldn't help but wonder, 'Will I ever be the same again?" -- @DaleJr when I asked his greatest concern during absentia due to concussion. Insightful commentary.

share

Ben Fawkes ESPN Staff Writer

The line for Alabama against Washington in the College Football Playoff continues to rise. It's now Alabama -15.5 at Westgate, with some 16s out there in Vegas.

share

Pat McManamon ESPN Staff Writer

The Browns will be starting two backup guards and a center who has struggled against Cincinnati's Geno Atkins and Domata Peko. Said Browns running game coordinator Kirby Wilson: "It's a nightmare matchup." He added that he believe his player are "up for the challenge."

share

Jim Bowden ESPN Senior Writer

The Cardinals have not yet contacted the Edwin Encarnacion representatives at this point, but it sure would be a great follow-up move to their 5-year $82.5m deal with Dexter Fowler. Cards still need one more middle of the order bat for either 1B or 3B.

share

Vaughn McClure ESPN Staff Writer

Julio Jones going through drills without a helmet today in recovery from turf toe. Won't know his game status until Dan Quinn addresses media after practice. Jake Matthews (knee) back with a helmet today. Mohamed Sanu (groin) not doing anything.

share

Jacob Wolf Reporter

North America's Evil Geniuses defeats tournament favorite Virtus.Pro 2-0 in the quarterfinals of Dota 2's Boston Major at the Wang Theatre in Boston. With the big win, Evil Geniuses will move on to face the winner of Warriors Gaming Unity and OG.

share

Mark Saxon ESPN Staff Writer

Dexter Fowler switched to No. 25 since No. 24 is retired in St. Louis for Whitey Herzog. He talked about switching allegiances.

play0:38

share

Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer

Rex Ryan says he is "concerned" that DT Kyle Williams cannot play Sunday after his back locked up last night. Ryan says Jerel Worthy and others will need to step up.

share

Bob Pockrass NASCAR

Dale Earnhardt Jr. plans to soon resume negotiations with team owner Rick Hendrick on a contract extension. His current deal ends after the 2017 season and negotiations were put on hold during the summer when Earnhardt suffered a concussion and missed the final 18 races of 2016. He has been cleared to resume racing in 2017. Earnhardt: "We're probably going to revisit that before the season starts."

share

Mark Saxon ESPN Staff Writer

After signing Dexter Fowler, the Cardinals say they are now in the market most likely for "complementary pieces," but with so many power bats still available on the free agent market, it's not out of the question the Cardinals could get involved for one of them. A bigger issue than money could be fit. If they bring in a first baseman, for example, Matt Carpenter would have to play elsewhere on the infield and his defense was suspect last season. "There are still some things we could possibly do," general manager John Mozeliak said.

share

Craig Custance ESPN Senior Writer

Alex Ovechkin has said he's playing in next Olympics regardless of whether or not NHL players participate. Capitals owner Ted Leonsis says he would support Ovechkin if that's his decision.

share

Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer

Jets RT Breno Giacomini (back) has been ruled out for Sunday, so Brent Qvale will start, per Todd Bowles. This means the offensive line will have three starters that were backups in training camp -- Qvale, LT Ben Ijalana and C Wes Johnson. DT Steve McLendon, LB Lorenzo Mauldin, S Antonio Allen, WR Jalin Marshall and RB Khiry Robinson also are OUT due to injuries. It looks like WR Devin Smith will make his 2016 debut.

share

Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer

Travis Swanson the only Lions player not participating in open portion of practice but was standing off on the side. DeAndre Levy practiced again. Will be interesting to see his status for Sunday. Hasn't played since Week 1.

share

Pat McManamon ESPN Staff Writer

The Bengals gained 559 yards the first time they played the Browns this season. What did defensive coordinator Ray Horton tell his group about that? "If we do things right, teams do not do that to you," Horton said.

share

Sam Khan Jr. ESPN Staff Writer

New Houston head coach Major Applewhite has worked for: Mack Brown, Greg Robinson, Todd Graham, Nick Saban and Tom Herman.

share

Mark Schwarz ESPN Reporter

After leaving the courtroom sobbing loudly and in tears about 20 minutes ago as a forensic expert provided explicit details about gunshot wounds and autopsy pictures of her slain husband, Racquel Smith has now returned to her seat in the courtroom where traffic crash reconstruction expert Mike Sunseri is on the stand. Sunseri will give the jury his expert testimony about the two traffic accidents that led to the fatal shooting of Former New Orleans Saint Will Smith on April 9, 2016.

Mike DiRocco ESPN Staff Writer

Tim McManus ESPN Staff Writer

Eagles receivers Dorial Green-Beckham (oblique) and Jordan Matthews (ankle) are questionable for Sunday's game against Washington, as is RB Ryan Mathews (knee), according to Doug Pederson. RT Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) is out.

share

Sam Khan Jr. ESPN Staff Writer

One big plus for Houston in promoting offensive coordinator Major Applewhite: his in-state recruiting ties. He spent 11 of his 13 seasons in the state of Texas. As a Baton Rouge native, he also is familiar with the Louisiana landscape. Both states are fertile with talent.

share

Brett Okamoto ESPN Staff Writer

Per UFC president Dana White, Saturday's UFC 206 main event in Toronto is still an interim title fight for Max Holloway. Anthony Pettis loses opportunity to win interim title because he did not make weight.

share

Calvin Watkins ESPN Staff Writer

Rockets are close to signing forward Donatas Motiejunas to a four-year $35 million deal according to multiple sources. The key to the deal is a $9 million guarantee for 2017-18. Rockets have until mid-July to make a decision on that.

share

Jenna Laine ESPN Staff Writer

Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy is back out on the practice field this morning. He's still nursing a foot injury. Will Gholston, who has been nursing a sprained ankle, continues to practice.